A Step Forward in the Race Against Extinction

By Paul G. Allen - November 3, 2015

Today’s victory is a step forward in the race against extinction. Thanks to the wisdom, compassion and determination of Washington voters, state authorities now have stronger tools to crack down on the illegal trade in endangered animal parts, which will help us save some of Earth’s most iconic creatures.

But our work is not done. Because even as we were casting our ballots to pass I-1401, poachers in Africa continued to kill elephants to harvest their tusks, and illegal fishing crews slaughtered countless sharks just for their fins. So our fight for a more humane planet continues. I-1401 is a model that other states can follow, and I hope they will.

Great victory passing @Yeson1401! A strong message to the country–we can save endangered animals a world away https://t.co/wF4tJOE7cx